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DN03 YHX

2003 Sym DD50

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,844 mi
Last recorded11,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Sym DD509,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YHX
MakeSym
ModelDD50
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 11,844 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 11,623 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 11,538 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 11,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 11,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Side Stand Seized

Pass 15 Jan 2018 4,139 miles

Central Front front tyre has cut in side wall not exposing any cords

Central side stand very stiff in operation

Pass 29 Sep 2016 4,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 3,913 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 3,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 3,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 3,519 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 3,124 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 2,727 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 2,727 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,521 miles

Battery in poor condition

Pass 23 Aug 2007 2,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,700 miles

How Reliable is the Sym DD50?

Based on 6,368 MOT tests across 1,074 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,111
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 184
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 111
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 107
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 103
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 101
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DN03 YHX is a 2003 Sym DD50 in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Sym DD50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 9,870 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Sym DD50 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN03 YHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Sym DD50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Sym DD50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN03 YHX registered?

DN03 YHX is a 2003 Sym DD50, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is DN03 YHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 YHX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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